Culture Shakujii Castle Ruins Sleiman Azizi Shakujii Castle was built by the Toshima clan to consolidate their power. However, the clan ended when their castle was overr...
Culture Baishoin Temple Sleiman Azizi Baishoin Temple in Nakano is dedicated to the Buddha of Healing. With a bell tower, pagoda, cherry blossoms and an incredible...
27 Culture Symbolic Plants of Japan Elena Lisina Many temples, shrines and other traditional places of Japan are decorated with special ornaments and emblems featuring flower...
Culture Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple Sleiman Azizi Located in Koenji, Horinouchi Myoho-ji Temple is an historical Nichiren Buddhist temple filled with culturally recognised pro...
20 Culture Memorable Statues in Japan Elena Lisina The statues I came across during my trips were special memorials depicting things important to Japan's history, culture and m...
19 Culture My Stay in Higashi-Koganei Elena Lisina Staying in Higashi-Koganei with a friend, I explored the spacious Koganei Park, particularly beautiful during the sakura seas...
Culture Kamakurabori Assembly Hall Kim The Kamakurabori Assembly Hall gives visitors a chance to carve a plate in the style of kamakurabori, a traditional art in th...
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 2 Elena Lisina My second day in Kyoto started early in the morning with a visit to Yasaka Jinja. Travelling by bus, I then visited Ginkakuji...
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful da...
21 Culture Street Performances in Japan Elena Lisina On weekend there is always an opportunity to watch a street performance or festival. Some of them such as the monkey acts are...
